Color Name
Pale carmine*
Hex Color Code
#BC3C34
RGB Color Code
RGB(188, 60, 52)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 68.1%, 72.3%, 26.3%
#BC3C34 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is BC3C34?

The RGB color code for color number #BC3C34 is RGB(188, 60, 52). In the RGB color model, #BC3C34 has a red value of 188, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 52. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 68.1% magenta, 72.3% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 3.5° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation, and 47.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC3C34 has a hue of 3.5° (degrees), 72.3 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC3C34 is cool or warm?

Color BC3C34 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC3C34? (For interior and product design)

BC3C34 has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#BC3C34

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #BC3C34 with dark and light Color




Is #BC3C34 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC3C34 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BC3C34 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 60, 52)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
60 (23.5%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
68.09%
Yellow
72.34%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(3.53deg, 56.7 %, 47.1 %)

Hue
3.53°
Saturation
56.67 %.
Lightness
47.06 %.

RYB

RYB(164, 89, 72)
Red
164 (64.4%)
Yellow
89 (34.8%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
3.53°
Saturation
72.34 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 3.53°

W: 20.39 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 22.97

Y : 14.17

Z : 4.77

YXY

Y1 : 14.17

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 76.47%

Y : 79.61%


LRV

~ 14.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.8R 4.3/11.9

CIE-Lab

L : 44.48

A : 50.79

B : 33.75

CIE-Lch

L : 44.48

C : 60.98

H : 33.61

CIE-Luv

L : 44.48

U : 98.27

V : 24.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.64

A : 43.06

B : 18.83






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BC3C34

Here are the colors similar to BC3C34. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#AF4035 Color
Pale carmine
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#CA3435 Color
Mahogany Red
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#CC3333 Color
Persian Red
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#CC3336 Color
Madder Lake
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC3C34.

#BE3A34 Color
PANTONE 180 C
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#B7312C Color
PANTONE 7620 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#CB2C30 Color
PANTONE 711 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C63527 Color
PANTONE 7626 C
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC3C34.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC3C34.

#CC2C24 Color
RAL 3028 - Pure Red
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BF3922 Color
RAL 2002 - Vermilion
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A63D2F Color
RAL 3016 - Coral Red
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#A53A2D Color
RAL 3033 - Pearl Pink
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC3C34.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC3C34.

#A1514D Color
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#AF4035 Color
Medium Carmine
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#B92B27 Color
Quora Red
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)



Paint color for Hex #BC3C34

Here are the paint colors similar to BC3C34. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to Valspar

#BF3934 Color
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#C23730 Color
Scarlet Tanager (M212)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#D03739 Color
Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to Behr

#BE3C37 Color
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#B6453E Color
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#C93F38 Color
100 Mph (P170-7)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#B54E45 Color
Raging Bull (M160-7)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to Sherwin Williams

#C33A36 Color
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#BF2D32 Color
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B24743 Color
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to Benjamin Moore



Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to Dunn-Edwards

#BC3033 Color
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#AF413B Color
Glitzy Red (DEA 153)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CB3D3C Color
Heart Throb (DET 412)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B73D3F Color
Cherry Bomb (DEA 105)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to PPG Paints



Farrow & Ball

Hex color BC3C34 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BC3C34 to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845 Color
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#AE5042 Color
Harissa (9916)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#B0504B Color
Blazer (212)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#A75346 Color
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#BC3C34 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BC3C34
Pale carmine*

34B4BC
Maximum Blue Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BC3C34?

Color that best contrast with #BC3C34 is #34B4BC, color name is Maximum Blue Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BC3C34?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC3C34 is #34B4BC, color name is Maximum Blue Green*.





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